Bruins 5, Hurricanes 3

Special teams made the difference in this game. The Bruins killed all 6 of Carolina's power plays, and scored a shorthanded goal. The B's also scored 2 on their own power play (although 1 was an empty-netter). Zdeno Chara's power play goal wasn't scored by a scheme, it was scored by a talented player who did something creative

Was it me or did the puck seem extra bouncy? Both teams struggled to settle it. And almost every pass was just a bit off target. Puck possession was difficult for both teams to maintain. So I'm just going to forgive and forget all the times the Bruins turned the puck over.

Nathan Horton's goal was a beautiful thing to behold. He's going to become the keystone player on this team in the playoffs. Without the unique combination of scoring and physicality that he brings, that Krejci line will be ineffective. And we saw what can happen when that line is effective.

We've been spoiled by goalies in Boston. Rask and Thomas have alternated between back-up and starter, and both have been good enough to start. Now we have Anton Khudobin. He's talented, but inexperienced. He doesn't read the play very well. So his role on the team should be much more limited than we're accustomed to.

The B's host the Devils tonight.

-The Captain

Bruins @ Carolina Preview

The Bruins are 3-0-1 to start the season and there are a lot of reasons for that. I think there defense has been very strong, their penalty kill has been awesome, they are deep in all 4 forward lines, and Rask has been very solid. When you are getting all of that you are going to win a lot of games.

I think the Bruins depth is going to be the key to this season. They have a lot of games in a short amount of time, and when you can roll out 4 strong lines like this, you have a big advantage over most teams.

The Bruins should be able to win tonight. Carolina is letting up over 3 goals a game, and I think that wil be the key, as the Bruins rarely let up more than 2 (1.96 average this season). One of these nights Rask is going to have to sit out, but either way I believe in the Bruins too much to change the outcome.

Bruins win 5-3
Player of the Game: Bourque
Game starts at 7pm